Stanford Football Schedule 2017

Ticketing Information & Tips to Attend a Game

The Stanford football schedule for 2017 includes top teams such as Cal Berkeley, UCLA, and USC. If you plan to be in the area during the college football season, I highly recommend heading to campus to watch a game.

The Cardinals' home games are at Stanford Stadium near Palo Alto. It's easy to get there--it's only about hour south of San Francisco, or about a 25-minute drive from San Jose.

Read on for more information about this college football team in the Bay Area.

Stanford Football Schedule 2017

The Stanford football schedule runs from September to December. During that time, they play about half a dozen home games. Here is this year's home schedule.

The Big Game

One of the biggest games on the Stanford football schedule every year is "The Big Game" against their rival from across the bay, University of California at Berkeley. Every other year, the game is at Stanford. On in-between years, it's held at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.

These two rivals battle head-to-head every year, no matter where they are in the rankings. In 2017, this game is in Stanford on November 18. Make sure to get your tickets early, as they sell out quickly in the season!

Ticketing Information

If a game is sold out, then I recommend looking for tickets on TicketLiquidator. These are tickets purchased by other fans who are not able to go to the games. It's also a great place to look if you want better seats than what is available on Ticketmaster. Click here to visit TicketLiquidator.

Top Hotels Near the Stadium

If you plan to catch a game on the Stanford football schedule, then you might even want to stay nearby. There are plenty of places to stay in Palo Alto. Here are a few of the closest options, all of which are within walking distance of the stadium.

Tips to Get to Stanford

The best way to get to the games is by public transit. You can also drive, but make sure to leave plenty of time to get through traffic.

Public Transit

The Palo Alto Caltrain station is just under a mile from the stadium. It's an easy way to get to and from the event, especially if you want to have a few drinks after the game.

You can easily get to the station from San Francisco, San Jose, or anywhere else on the Peninsula. When you arrive, just follow the wave of red to find your way to the stadium.

Driving

You can easily get to the games from either Highway 280 or 101. It's about an hour drive from San Francisco without traffic and about a 25-minute drive from San Jose without traffic. I would allow for an extra hour on both before or after the game.

About the Stanford Football Team

Stanford football has been a tradition of this prestigious university since 1892. They are called the Cardinals, though their mascot is not a cardinal bird. Since dropping their original mascot, "the Indian," in 1972, the name simply refers to the team's color, cardinal red.

Football at Stanford is a highly successful program. They have played in 15 Rose Bowls (winning 7), and claimed 2 national championships as well as 15 conference titles.

Throughout the years, they have been led by legendary coaches, including Glenn "Pop" Warner in the 1920s, and more recently, coaches Jim Harbaugh and David Shaw. Stanford has been home to players such as Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett and pro Hall of Famers John Elway, James Lofton, and Ernie Nevers.

Golden State Warriors Basketball: If you love basketball, then make sure to head over to Oakland to catch a game with the Golden State Warriors. Their season runs from October to April with several home games each month. Click here for details.